Joining Crystal Palace was something of a necessity, but Diego Cavalieri is hoping to extend his time with the club.

The veteran keeper was a free transfer by Eagles boss Roy Hodgson at the start of March after club legend Julian Speroni picked up an injury, leaving Hennessey as the only fit, recognised keeper on the books.

Palace have agreed a deal to bring Getafe keeper Vicente Guaita to the club in the summer, which would suggest Cavalieri's time in England is only going to be short, but the Brazilian is hoping to stay a bit longer than the three months he is here.

The 35-year-old failed to play a single Premier League game during a two-year spell with Liverpool and unless Wales number one Hennessey picks up an injury, he is likely to be limited to warming the bench for the rest of this season.

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The shot-stopper told ESPN: "The important thing is to be prepared. And also to show my potential, my professionalism too. Even if I don’t have the chance to play, you can get to the end of this contract and renew, who knows.